MBA COST PLANNING
MBA and PGDM colleges by fee band
Compare selected full-time programmes by their published two-year fee figures. Each row specifies whether the figure is tuition, a semester-fee estimate, or a programme total.
Under ₹5 lakh
| Programme | Fee and cohort | What the figure covers | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMS Delhi · Full-time MBA | About ₹2,43,272 2026–28 · Previous cohort | Estimate from ₹60,818 per semester × 4. Check revised semester fees, student association fees and living expenses separately. | Fee schedule |
₹10 lakh to under ₹20 lakh
| Programme | Fee and cohort | What the figure covers | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIMTECH Greater Noida · Core PGDM | About ₹19,75,600 2027–29 | Estimated from ₹14,00,000 merit-seat tuition plus the listed hostel, mess, insurance and other charges. Includes ₹35,000 in refundable deposits. | Fee schedule |
| MDI Gurgaon · Core PGDM | ₹19,23,010 2027–29 | Two-year tuition component. Check the official schedule for the full payable amount, including non-tuition charges. | Fee schedule |
₹20 lakh and above
| Programme | Fee and cohort | What the figure covers | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Chennai · Two-year PGDM | ₹22,50,000 2026–28 · Previous cohort | Published total for the previous cohort. Review the itemised schedule and confirm the 2027–29 fee before applying. | Fee schedule |
| SIBM Pune · Full-time MBA | ₹26,20,000 2026–28 · Previous cohort | Academic fees across four ₹6,55,000 instalments for Indian students. Hostel, meals, deposits and applicable taxes are separate. | Fee schedule |
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